969. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if her Department will assess Mayfield Sports Complex for inclusion in the next Sports Capital and Equipment Programme in view of its role in delivering swimming, athletics, and martial arts training to schools and community users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60144/25]
Topics / Sport and Recreational Development
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsSport and Recreational Development
72 questions from 40 TDs, between 13 February 2025 and 20 October 2026.
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63 written, 9 oral
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| January 2025 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 0 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 0 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| April 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| June 2026 | 4 |
| July 2026 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 3 |
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75. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the costs his Department had in the dispersion of NFL starter kits (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57553/25]
97. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the actions taken under Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors - National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56047/25]
110. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the national outdoor recreation strategy, with particular emphasis on the walks scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56038/25]
1. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport in view of the global gindings report produced from the Double Pass audit into the League of Ireland academy system, which benchmarks Ireland significantly behind other nations, the plans he has initiated to support academy development; if he will commit to the significant funding increase in this area to allow our academies grow to meet …
18. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the actions his Department is taking to encourage the participation of females in sport. [52514/25]
24. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the plans for research into sustainable initiatives to better finance sporting bodies into the future; the funding available for this research in budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52401/25]
35. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his views on the assertion in the pre-budget submission by the Federation of Irish Sport that physical activity reduces chronic diseases and mental health pressures, easing the burden on the HSE, and that 97,000 cases of disease are prevented due to sport and physical activity annually resulting in healthcare cost savings of nearly €0.5 bi…
37. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the steps taken to support and increase participation in sport for traditionally excluded populations, such as the trans community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52577/25]
50. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will engage with the Minister for Finance in advance of budget 2026 to introduce targeted fiscal measures to improve affordability and participation in sport, including tax relief on sporting membership fees and a reduced VAT rate on sport and exercise classes, in order to encourage greater participation across all age groups …
529. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of applications for the NFL Flag Football programme in 2025; the number of successful and unsuccessful applications; the criteria for selection of successful applicants; if there will be opportunities for unsuccessful applicants to reapply in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39136/25]
140. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his views on the recent positive report from Sport Ireland highlighting that active sports participation has reached its highest level ever; the way in which he will continue to support the take-up of sport in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34756/25]
166. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures his Department is taking to increase female participation in sport at grassroots level. [34819/25]
172. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will consider initiating a programme akin to Talent Search, operated by the Australian government, whereby children and adolescents are tested for their sporting prowess and given an introduction to sports they may never have experienced before with a view to making the country more competitive across a wider field of sports at th…
190. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the implementation of the national swimming strategy; how he hopes it will address the shortage of pools and waiting lists for classes in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34976/25]
724. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the steps his Department is taking in actively trying to increase participation in sport, particular among females; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30491/25]
142. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the measures his Department is taking to identify the demand, and subsequently encourage the development of, sporting infrastructure such as swimming pools and running tracks in larger towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22677/25]
252. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on the development of the Corrib Sports & Adventure Centre at the Dyke Road, Terryland, Galway under Fáilte Ireland’s Platforms for Growth Facilities Centres for Water Based Activities along the Wild Atlantic Way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21946/25]
3. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to give an update on and a timeline for the creation of football academies with the FAI and the League of Ireland, as contained in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10149/25]
228. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when he plans to open applications for the next round of the Community Sports Facilities Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6901/25]
15. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on proposals as outlined in Budget 2025 and in the Programme for Government to provide for tax relief for gym membership. [4985/25]
40. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Finance the tax initiatives he plans to encourage gym membership and active participation in sport and exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4924/25]